Merih Demiral
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About
Turkish center back that was signed by Serie A League football club Juventus in July 2019. He was later acquired by Atalanta B.C. via loan transfer in 2021. He played for the Turkish men's national team at the UEFA Euro 2020.
Before Fame
He began playing soccer as a young child. In 2009, he played for Karamürsel Idmanyurduspor's youth team.
Trivia
He scored an own goal during an opening game tournament loss to the Italian national team at the UEFA Euro 2020. He is the only player in UEFA Euro Championships history to score an own goal in the first game of the tournament.
Family Life
He grew up living with his family in Karamürsel, Turkey. He and his wife Heidi have a child, Kaïs Ömer.
Associated With
He has amassed over 1 million followers on his personal Instagram account just like Wiz Khalifa and Kylie Jenner.
